Z-Com (ROCO:8176) ROCE %: 4.76% (As of Dec. 2025)

What is Z-Com ROCE %?

Z-Com ROCO:8176 -0.40% 72 ROCE % is 4.76% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8176 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$12.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Z-Com's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.76%.

Z-Com (ROCO:8176) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Z-Com ROCE % Historical Data

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4.04

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ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															28.82	9.49	-3.85	16.39	4.76

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Z-Com ROCE % Calculation

Z-Com's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	39.195	/	( ( (767.579 - 183.963)	+	(739.366 - 123.892) )	/ 2 )
	=	39.195	/	( (583.616	+	615.474)	/ 2 )
	=	39.195	/	599.545
	=	6.54 %

Z-Com's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Sep. 2025 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Sep. 2025 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	28.684	/	( ( (718.41 - 127.729)	+	(739.366 - 123.892) )	/ 2 )
	=	28.684	/	( ( 590.681	+	615.474 )	/ 2 )
	=	28.684	/	603.0775
	=	4.76 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 4.76% mean?

Z-Com (ROCO:8176) has a ROCE % of 4.76% as of Dec. 2025.

Is Z-Com's ROCE % too high?

Z-Com's current ROCE % is 4.76%. The Hardware industry median ROCE % is 5.81. Z-Com's value of 4.76% is 18.1% below this industry median. Overall, Z-Com has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Z-Com's ROCE % compare to CSCO and CIEN?

Z-Com's ROCE % of 4.76% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.81. Z-Com's value of 4.76% is 18.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Hardware company?

The median ROCE % among Hardware companies is 5.81, based on 2,449 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Z-Com's current ROCE % of 4.76% is 18.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Hardware industry, the median ROCE % is 5.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Z-Com's current ROCE % is 4.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Z-Com stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Z-Com (ROCO:8176) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$12.24, compared to a current price of NT$9.96 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 4.76% and 18.1% below the Hardware industry median of 5.81. Z-Com's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Z-Com (ROCO:8176), the current ROCE % is 4.76% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Z-Com (ROCO:8176) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Z-Com stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$9.96 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$12.24. GuruFocus considers Z-Com to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8176:

ROCE %: 4.76%
GF Value™: NT$12.24 vs. price of NT$9.96 (18.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
Industry Position: 18.1% below the Hardware median

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8176 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Z-Com Business Description

Industry Technology Hardware

Comparable Companies TPE:8101 ROCO:6241 ROCO:6858 ROCO:3664 ROCO:3672 TPE:2321 ROCO:7771 ROCO:5348 ROCO:6708 TPE:6674 CSCO SZSE:300308 SHSE:601138 SZSE:300502 OHEL:NOKIA CIEN MSI LITE HPE SZSE:300394

Address No. 8, Xinan Road, 5th Floor, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, TWN, 300

Website https://www.zcom.com.tw

Z-Com Inc mainly engaged in research, development and design of software and hardware, manufacturing, sales and system integration for wireless communication systems. The company's products include Wireless LAN Controllers, Indoor Access Points, Outdoor Access Points, Cellular Gateway, Serial Device Servers Industrial Cellular Gateway, Wi-Fi modules, Accessories, and others. The group has only one reportable operating segment. The company has geographical presence in Taiwan, Mainland China, Germany, and Others. The company generates majority of revenue from Germany.

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